My husband in Hong Kong works late; how else can I cook dinner?馮瑛This question is simply the soul-searching inquiry of every Hong Kong wife. During the day, they are as busy as a spinning top, and at night, their husbands come home exhausted, starving with their stomachs touching their backs, yet they still have to whip up a decent dinner.
Hong Kong-style laundry secrets: Be careful not to damage your clothes, should you use a dryer or not?馮瑛Washing clothes in a place as humid as Hong Kong, where you can practically wring out water, is truly a technical task combined with a psychological battle. If the clothes are not washed properly, they either get moldy or lose their shape; if they are washed well but not dried, wearing them the next day makes you look like you just came out of a sauna.
Hong Kong property prices are high; how much more storage space can we squeeze out at home?馮瑛Hong Kong's property prices are ridiculously high, and this is no longer news. A casual luxury apartment of just a few dozen square meters can easily cost several million to tens of millions. Ordinary people grit their teeth to save for a down payment, only to find that after buying, they can't even fit in the furniture.
Which household chores are most worth outsourcing when hiring a part-time cleaner?馮瑛This question sounds like the ultimate cry of every lazy person’s heart, as well as the soul-searching inquiry of every penny-pinching Hong Konger’s wallet.
Street market vs. supermarket: Which way of buying groceries is more suitable for you?馮瑛The market and the supermarket, the two top players in the vegetable buying world, engage in a smoke-free war in the hearts of housewives every day.
"Sister, what should I buy?" - Supermarket shopping money-saving tips馮瑛"Sis, what should I buy?" Every time before going to the supermarket, my mom always shouts this, as if I am really her personal assistant and shopping cart pusher. The supermarket is a place that can be described as a slaughterhouse for wallets; if you're not careful, your wallet can get as thin as a bamboo pole that just finished a marathon.
Is there a way to save water and electricity without being scolded by family members?馮瑛This question is truly a major philosophical dilemma in life, especially in places like Hong Kong where the water and electricity bills are more expensive than eating abalone.
Why do Hong Kong people love to support chain stores so much?馮瑛This question is like asking "Why do Hong Kong people love to eat chicken wings" — the answer is obvious, because they are convenient, quick, tasty, and there is an inexplicable sense of security.
Buying a house vs. renting a house: Is it necessary to get on the property ladder?馮瑛Buying a flat or renting a flat? This question in Hong Kong is like asking whether you want to have char siu bao or cheung fun for breakfast; the answer always depends on how much money you have and how you view life.
Why do so many people like to go to the park to dance?馮瑛As soon as this question is raised, you might immediately picture a group of aunties sweating it out in the park, dancing energetically to the rhythm of "The Most Dazzling National Style," or a group of uncles leisurely practicing Tai Chi, as if they are filming a slow-motion movie.
Bus vs. Minibus vs. Subway: Which is the most convenient?馮瑛Taking the bus, minibus, or subway is like asking whether you have porridge or noodles for breakfast; the answer is always "it depends!"
Volunteering vs. Donating: Why do Hong Kong people prefer to donate?馮瑛Doing volunteer work and donating money seem to be two difficult choices that everyone in Hong Kong must face in their lives—it's like asking whether to use chopsticks or a fork for a meal, and the answer is usually "it depends on the situation."
Local fruits vs. imported fruits: which one is worth buying?馮瑛Alright, today we're going to talk about a very relatable topic: local fruits versus imported fruits, which one is worth opening your wallet for? Price, taste, safety, we'll break these down one by one and explain them clearly.
Where is the best place to buy second-hand items? Sham Shui Po, Lai Chi Kok, online platforms, a big reveal of Hong Kong's second-hand market.馮瑛Buying second-hand items that are both cheap and good in Hong Kong, a place where prices are sky-high, is truly an art.
Hong Kong doctors are so expensive, how can I see them affordably?馮瑛Hong Kong doctors are so expensive, how can we see them affordably? When it comes to seeing a doctor, it seems like every Hong Kong person is being bled dry by their wallet, with hundreds of dollars flying away at the slightest issue, and in more serious cases, it can even reach thousands or tens of thousands. It's really "before the illness is cured, the money is already sick."
Kowloon vs. Hong Kong Island vs. New Territories: Where is the best and most comfortable place to live?馮瑛In this tiny place called Hong Kong, living anywhere feels like playing a survival game: rent is as expensive as robbery, space is as small as a pigeon coop, and the environment is either bustling with traffic or tucked away in a corner of the mountains.
Interstellar Migration of Language: How Alien Languages Inspire Earth关颖诗Imagine that you are a linguist who one day gets abducted by aliens and thrown onto a planet full of tentacle monsters. Those tentacle monsters greet you with a "kala kala sizzle" sound while waving their tentacles.
The Magic Box of Sentences: How Ambiguity Plays with People's Hearts关颖诗Imagine walking into a dimly lit small theater, where a magician in a tailcoat stands in the center of the stage, holding a sparkling box. He smiles mysteriously at you and says, "Welcome to experience the magic box of sentences!"
The Diviner of Language: How Context Predicts Meaning关颖诗Language, on the surface, seems like a straightforward thing that anyone can use a bit. But if you take it seriously, you'll find it's actually a cunning fortune-teller, holding a crystal ball and muttering, "Meaning? It depends on my mood."
The Speed Talking Champion: How Fast Talkers Change the Rules关颖诗Imagine you are standing at the starting line of a racetrack, surrounded by those guys who speak so fast it seems like they are on turbo, their tongues seemingly equipped with turbochargers, and the words coming out of their mouths are like a machine gun firing, making the very air tremble.
The Stunt Double of Words: How Euphemisms Deceive关颖诗Language is truly one of humanity's most cunning inventions. It can turn black into white, death into life, and can package "you are really annoying" as "your presence is truly refreshing."
Why do all Thai men have to become monks?lalala nguyenThailand is the land of golden temples, famous for its magnificent temples, clear beaches, and its cuisine is also extremely diverse. However, in Thailand, there is a custom that not everyone understands; almost every Thai man ordains as a monk at least once in his life.
Why does Japan dare to call itself an emperor?Fadilll NguyenHeaven is the sky, the Emperor is the King, but what makes the Emperor different is that he is not merely a ruler but is also regarded as a direct descendant of the divine.
Can you understand a foreign language just by having standard pronunciation?关颖诗Have you ever had this experience: you confidently learned a foreign language, practiced your pronunciation to sound like a broadcaster, but when you encounter a real situation and a foreign friend starts speaking, all you can think is, "What the hell is he saying?"
Why do I always "miss words" in listening? The "conspiracy" of connected speech and elision, and how to break it.关颖诗Do you ever feel like this: when listening to English, others are chattering away, but you feel like a lost detective, unable to catch the key words, and your ears are filled with "smog"?
Will dialects and foreign languages "clash"?关颖诗Do dialects and foreign languages "fight"? This question sounds quite exciting, doesn't it resemble an "All-Star Wrestling Match" in the world of languages?
Do we need to learn grammar? We didn't learn grammar when we were learning our mother tongue as children!关颖诗Have you ever thought about this question: When we were learning to speak as children, no one held a "Grammar Bible" in front of us forcing us to memorize "subject, verb, object" and "attributive, adverbial, complement," yet we were still able to fluently say advanced sentences like "I want to eat chicken legs," and even argue with our peers in kindergarten to the point where they were left speechless.
Which is more suitable for you, Pinyin, phonetic symbols, or the International Phonetic Alphabet?关颖诗Today, let's talk about pinyin, phonetic symbols, and the International Phonetic Alphabet, these three "little fairies of pronunciation," and see which one is truly your soulmate, or rather, which one can help you stumble less on your language learning journey.
Does it sound like it or not? Is it a problem with the accent?关颖诗Have you ever tried chatting with foreigners, thinking your pronunciation is "perfect," only to find the other person looking confused, as if they were listening to an alien language?
How is a sense of language cultivated?关颖诗Have you ever encountered a situation where you listen to someone speak or read an article, and you feel that something is off, but you can't quite put your finger on why?
How can farms adapt to unpredictable climate change?周家芬Climate change is really more unreliable than the weather forecast. One moment it's hot like a sauna, the next it's cold like falling into an ice hole, and in between, there are inexplicable heavy rains, making farmers doubt their lives: can this land still be farmed properly?
The Stunt Double of Words: How Euphemisms Deceive关颖诗Language is truly one of the most cunning little inventions of humanity. It can wrap a knife in cotton candy and hand it to you with a smile, saying, "Go ahead, it's not poisonous."
The Underground Band of Language: A Carnival of Taboo Words关颖诗Language, on the surface, is a serious person, standing there in a suit and leather shoes to reason with you.
The Invisible Assassin of Voice: How Accent Kills Silently关颖诗The night is deep, and a strange silence pervades the air. You sit at the table, and a word echoes in your ears—"record." Is it "to record" or "a record"?
The architect of the sentence: Why do long sentences love to show off?关颖诗Sentences are essentially the building blocks of language.
